Georgia whitewater - Helton Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Union County Union county, US 19 to Nottelly River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The put-in is not too far from Gainesville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Helton Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the US 19 to Nottelly River section is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for     a while are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Union County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: And if that's not enough there's loads more enjoyable stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Levelland Cove is in the neighborhood of Helton Creek and is a perfect site to take a look at; hiking along the Coosa Backcountry Trail is glorious fun. Don't leave Helton Creek   without first paying a visit to Helton Creek Falls, and do take a hike on the DeSoto Falls Trail. Coming to this river is always a good idea. If you would like a little side tour, try Nance Payne Cove It's always splendid to have a look at Nottely Falls. All the water falling down from the sky makes Helton Creek a wet place; throughout the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October is the month with the least moisture. Through the summer months here at Helton Creek, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Helton Creek. Helton Creek, US 19 to Nottelly River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 260 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7537 Longitude: -83.92441 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7612 Longitude: -83.87371 Paddler input for Helton Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Helton Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: MURPHY 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville 8 miles away At the Best Western Milton Inn, Southern hospitality and fresh mountain air will greet you upon your arrival. Blairsville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home of the ann... Holiday Inn Express Blairsville, Georgia, Blairsville 8 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Blairsville Hotel is nestled in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Gainesville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Helton Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Helton Creek.   Whitewater Near Helton Creek: Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner) Blood Mountain Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (to Dicks Creek) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner) Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge) Dodd Creek, White County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine) Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)   Ski Areas Near Helton Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 161 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 162 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 163 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Helton Creek: Best Western Milton Inn, Blairsville , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Blairsville, Georgia, Blairsville , 8 miles away Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris , 11 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen , 11 miles away Pura Vida USA, Dahlonega , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Helton Creek: Lake Winfield Scott Campground, Union County, 1 miles away Chestatee Knoll Campground, Lumpkin County, 3 miles away Nottely River Camp Ground, Blairsville, 4 miles away   Trails Near Helton Creek: DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 2 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 2 miles away Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 5 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 5 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Helton Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 53 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Helton Creek